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pushy
adjective \ˈpu̇-shē\
: using forceful methods to make others do what you want them to do : aggressive and rude
push·i·erpush·i·est
Full Definition of PUSHY
: aggressive often to an objectionable degree : forward
— push·i·ly \ˈpu̇-shə-lē\ adverb
— push·i·ness \ˈpu̇-shē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of PUSHY
1874
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PUSHINESS Defined for Kids
pushy
adjective \ˈpu̇-shē\
push·i·erpush·i·est
Definition of PUSHY for Kids
: too aggressive : forward
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